---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 03/06/06: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:15 PM - Re: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. (Don Hall) 2. 07:34 PM - Re: Tow Bar (tadsargent) 3. 11:17 PM - Re: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. (Dan Checkoway) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:15:56 PM PST US From: "Don Hall" Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. Just following up with what I did. I moved the pitot line over. In this link you can see where the pitot line terminates offcenter at the inboard rib. I got some advice from Mike Stewart to replace the terminating fitting with an elbow fitting pointing aft. (On order.) Anyway, now the pitot line runs between the tank attach bolts and still easily under the bellcrank. Sooooo, it should be much easier for me to get the tank on\off as needs arise. For those not on the wings yet, it's easier to drill this alternate pitot line hole before assembling the wing. http://donka.net/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=rv7leftwing &id=DSC05510 ( a few more pics show the pitot line from other views.) enjoy ****************************************** Don Hall N517DG (registered) rv7 almost....fuselage http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html ****************************************** _____ From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Karl Ahamer Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 5:04 PM Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. Don,I just bent the pitot line,so it runs in between the bolts Karl Ahamer 7A fuselage do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Hall Sent: Thursday, 2 March 2006 6:40 AM Subject: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. This seems like it should be a common problem, so I'm curious to hear what other have done. I'm about to close up my left wing, and I'm testing just how difficult it will be to remove the tank once the wing is closed. The access holes make it possible, but it's certainly not an enjoyable task, even in the most optimum circumstance of the wing still sitting in the wing stand. Now on the left wing, the pitot line runs straight through the center of the spar, about an +-inch aft from the center bolt on every tank attach bracket. You can still get the bolt in there, but gimme a freakin' break. You can't use a socket wrench over the bolt with the pitot line in the way, so you'd be stuck using a simple wrench inside that confined space to tighten\loosen that center bolt. Since my installation is fairly standard, I'm wondering what others have done to make this easier. I'm thinking of re-running the pitot line about an inch off-center toward the top surface of the wing. That way I can still get a socket over all 3 bolts on each bracket. Comments appreciated. ****************************************** Don Hall N517DG (registered) rv7 wings http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html ****************************************** ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:34:52 PM PST US From: "tadsargent" Subject: Re: RV7-List: Tow Bar Re: RV7-List: Tow BarM-340-026 This is the item number from WagAero.com where I purchased mine. It works great and its $44.00. Regards, Tad ----- Original essage ----- From: Franz Fux To: rv7-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 12:40 AM Subject: RE: RV7-List: Tow Bar I contacted Cleveland Tools and they did not know anything about tow bars, Franz -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Lockamy, Jack L Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 7:34 AM To: rv7-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: RV7-List: Tow Bar Cleveland Tool Co. sells a tow bar made specifically for tri-gear RVs for about $50. You can order it online from their catalog. It also collapses for easy storage in the baggage compartment. I have two of them... one for the hangar and one kept in the plane. They work perfectly! Jack Lockamy RV-7A N174JL 140 hrs Camarillo, CA www.jacklockamy.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:17:33 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. That elbow pointing aft is gonna point the pitot tubing right at the aileron pushrod. Consider moving your pitot tubing run below and aft of the foremost lightening hole. There's just not enough room to mess around in there near the aileron pushrod. Hear me now and believe me later... And take RV-8 builders' advice with a huge grain of salt...their wing root is more accommodating. Van's has a Construction FAQ on their site about wiring & pitot run locations in the wing. )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Don Hall To: rv7-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 6:09 PM Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. Just following up with what I did. I moved the pitot line over. In this link you can see where the pitot line terminates offcenter at the inboard rib. I got some advice from Mike Stewart to replace the terminating fitting with an elbow fitting pointing aft. (On order.) Anyway, now the pitot line runs between the tank attach bolts and still easily under the bellcrank. Sooooo, it should be much easier for me to get the tank on\off as needs arise. For those not on the wings yet, it's easier to drill this alternate pitot line hole before assembling the wing. http://donka.net/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=3Drv7leftwing&id=3DDSC05510 ( a few more pics show the pitot line from other views.) enjoy ****************************************** Don Hall N517DG (registered) rv7 almost....fuselage http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html ****************************************** From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Karl Ahamer Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 5:04 PM To: rv7-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. Don,I just bent the pitot line,so it runs in between the bolts Karl Ahamer 7A fuselage do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Hall Sent: Thursday, 2 March 2006 6:40 AM To: rv7-list@matronics.com Subject: RV7-List: fuel tank removal with pitot line in the way. This seems like it should be a common problem, so I'm curious to hear what other have done. I'm about to close up my left wing, and I'm testing just how difficult it will be to remove the tank once the wing is closed. The access holes make it possible, but it's certainly not an enjoyable task, even in the most optimum circumstance of the wing still sitting in the wing stand. Now on the left wing, the pitot line runs straight through the center of the spar, about an +-inch aft from the center bolt on every tank attach bracket. You can still get the bolt in there, but gimme a freakin' break. You can't use a socket wrench over the bolt with the pitot line in the way, so you'd be stuck using a simple wrench inside that confined space to tighten\loosen that center bolt. Since my installation is fairly standard, I'm wondering what others have done to make this easier. I'm thinking of re-running the pitot line about an inch off-center toward the top surface of the wing. That way I can still get a socket over all 3 bolts on each bracket. Comments appreciated. ****************************************** Don Hall N517DG (registered) rv7 wings http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html ******************************************